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17 February 2025 - No to Sloppiness – Yes to Solutions for Artists

Studying the legislative proposal “On the Establishment of an Artists’ Registry and Artistic Sponsorship Law of 2025”, and following the public debate on the issue, Volt expresses its concern about the practical implementation and effectiveness of the proposed bill, which in its current form does not resolve the structural problems faced by art and creative industry workers.

14 February 2025 - Transparency and Accountability in Health

Volt welcomes the decision of the Council of Ministers to approve the amendments to the Legislation on Doctors, which strengthen disciplinary control, promote transparency and introduce the institutionalization of continuing education for doctors.

12 February 2025 - Volt's protective shield for people with disabilities and the elderly

Volt, with the bill submitted by its MP, Ms. Alexandra Attalidou, together with Mr. Giorgos Koukoumas, MP of AKEL, is committed to protecting citizens from all forms of discrimination, including ageism and ableism. The inclusion of these factors in the legislation on hate speech is a matter of social justice and human dignity.

13 February 2025 - Energy for all, not for the few!

Volt insists that Cyprus' energy policy needs an immediate overhaul. The continued approval of huge photovoltaic parks, such as the ones planned in the areas of Kataliontas, Lythrodontas and Mathiatis, without a comprehensive and clear strategy that includes the energy self-sufficiency of citizens, is a wrong approach that must be changed.

12 February 2025 - The criminalization of assembly and protest is unacceptable

In recent days, individuals who participated in the 19 January 2025 protest over the murder of Shoaib Khan were summoned by the Cyprus Police to appear at a police station, where they were charged. The fact that after a peaceful march we had three arrests and six people charged for alleged insult and disturbance of the peace can only be perceived as intimidation.

7 February 2025 - Citizens' safety is not a game

The revelation that for over a decade, the Cypriot authorities have not taken the necessary steps to inform and protect citizens is a serious negligence that cannot be ignored.

5 February 2025 - Increased seismic activity has not led to the alertness of the competent authorities

We, as Volt, are following with concern the developments in the government departments that have an institutional role to play in dealing with a possible earthquake in the Republic of Cyprus. The reason is not only the intense seismic activity in the Aegean region but also the increased seismic activity in the Cyprus region

4 February 2025 - We support the upgrading of public universities

Volt supports the creation of English-language university programs, as Public Universities will be able to attract students from different educational systems and compose a multidimensional student population.

28 January 2025 - From “Photovoltaics for all”, we ended up with “cuts for all”

While other countries exceeded 50% of total energy production from Renewable Energy Sources (RES), Cyprus is wasting thousands of kilowatt-hours daily, keeping electricity prices at very high levels.  

27 January 2025 - Golden Passports: The Minimum is Self-Exclusion

Following a recent decision by the Nicosia Criminal Court, the issue of “golden passports” and the handling they receive from the Legal Service has returned to the news.

25 January 2025 - Corruption and mismanagement seem to be affecting the Forestry Department

The initiation of disciplinary proceedings against three employees of the Forestry Department by the Public Service Commission (EDY) in connection with the purchase of services for aerial forest firefighting confirms concerns about possible irregularities.  

23 January 2025 - Does the President serve equality or selective treatment?

Officially, in this country, do the laws apply to everyone or can they be rubber-stamped whenever the President of the Republic decides to distribute favors with taxpayers' money?

23 January 2025- Submission of a bill by Alexandra Attalidou to exempt guarantors from loans sold to credit acquisition companies

The purpose of this bill is to protect the rights of guarantors when the loans they guaranteed are sold by credit institutions to credit acquisition companies.

16 January 2025 - In favor of further opening of checkpoints

Volt fully supports the opening of as many checkpoints as possible in Cyprus. Every new checkpoint that is opened is a hole in the wall of division and a step towards the unity of our island. The policy that opposes the opening of checkpoints is destructive, perpetuates division, contributes to the creation of borders on the island and is in complete contradiction with the recommendations of the United Nations Secretary-General, as well as with the real interests of the Cypriot people.

16 January 2025 - Audit Service Report on the Government Health Services Organization (OKYPY)

The Auditor General's Report on the Government Health Services Organization (OKYPY) for 2022 was discussed today before the Parliamentary Audit Committee.  

15 January 2025 - Volt files complaint over Ministry of Justice's declaration

In recent days, there has been a great deal of uproar over the announcement by the Ministry of Justice and Public Order regarding the new procedure it intends to implement in relation to the payment of fines imposed using the traffic cameras of Conduent Inc.  

12 January 2025 - Tragic negligence or incompetence?

Volt is following with concern the revelations surrounding the murder of a 24-year-old from Pakistan. This incident adds to a series of cases related to inadequacy, incompetence and corruption, seriously damaging the prestige and credibility of the Force in the eyes of public opinion.

Any barriers to comprehensive humanitarian aid delivery in Gaza must be lifted

At the beginning of this month, 118 Palestinians were killed and 760 injured while attempting to access humanitarian aid in the west of Gaza City. The “flour massacre” is unjustifiable and we support the demand from the European Union diplomatic service for an impartial international investigation.

International Day of Women and Girls in STEM

International Day of Women and Girls in STEM

Cyprus of 2024 back in 1984

The previous ones also did political favours, but they kept up the pretence by appointing members of the opposition parties, thus consciously maintaining the balance in the old party and clientelistic system.

Rational Use of Police Forces

The announcement by the new Minister of Justice and Public Order, Marios Hartsiotis, of armed police patrols in city centres, has put Volt on alert.